General description of power steering The power steering system consists of three parts: the steering pump, the fluid reservoir, and the power rack and pinion steering gear. The steering pump is a...
Diagnosing steering problems Pressure testing of the power steering system Necessary equipment KM-354-B Pressure Testing Measuring Kit Check the fluid pressure as follows to determine...
Bleeding the power steering system After servicing the hydraulic power steering system, the fluid level cannot be determined correctly until all air has been bled from the system. To bled air...
Checking the level and refilling the fluid Note: Always use only DEXRONR®-IID power steering fluid for refueling or complete fluid changes. The use of unsuitable fluids can cause damage to the hoses and...
Fluid reservoir — removal and installation Removal procedure 1. Pump out the fluid from the power steering reservoir. 2. Remove the fluid reservoir screws. 3. Loosen the hose clamps and remove both...
Hoses and tubes (2.4 petrol) How to remove power steering pump hoses and pipes 1. Pump out the fluid from the power steering reservoir. 2. Disconnect the high pressure pipe and feed line...
Hoses and tubes (2.0 diesel) How to remove power steering pump hoses and pipes 1. Pump out the fluid from the power steering reservoir. 2. Remove the engine oil filter. See Section 1B,...
Hoses and tubes (3.2 V6 petrol) How to remove power steering pump hoses and pipes 1. Pump out the fluid from the power steering reservoir. 2. Remove the front wheels. See section 2E, "Tires...
Power Steering Pump Diagnostics Foaming or cloudy power steering fluid (air in liquid) Checks Operation, action Check for internal leaks in the power steering pump causing overflow. Fix...
Pump assembly (2.4 petrol engine) Removal procedure 1. Remove the accessory drive poly V-belt. See Section 1C1 "Engine Mechanical System" - FAM II 2.4D. 2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. See...
Pump assembly (2.0 diesel engine) Removal procedure 1. Remove the accessory drive poly V-belt. See Section 1B, "Engine Mechanical System - 2.0 Diesel". 2. Remove the decorative engine cover....
Pump assembly (engine 3.2 petrol) Removal procedure 1. Remove the accessory drive poly V-belt. See section 1C2, "Engine Mechanical System - HFV6 3.2L". 2. Remove the front engine shield. See...
Technical characteristics of the steering gear General technical characteristics Application Description Capacity 0.63 liters Lubricant DEXRON®-II D Power Steering Fluid Type Rack and pinion steering...
Diagnostics of the power steering mechanism Whistling noise Checks Operation, action Check that the intermediate shaft joints are not loose. Tighten the intermediate shaft joints. Make sure the power...
Steering Gear Diagnostic Trouble Codes List of diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) DTC Malfunction Standard action 01 Open or short circuit in the drive circuit The indicator light is on, the drive is...
Rack and pinion steering assembly Removal procedure 1. Raise the vehicle and place it on the supports provided for this purpose. 2. Remove the front exhaust pipe. Depending on the engine type,...
External transverse tie rod Removal procedure 1. Remove the wheel. See section 2E, "Tires and Wheels". 2. Mark the inner tie rod threads to aid in installing the adjusting nut in place....
Steering gear boot Necessary equipment Installation tool KM-J-22610 Removal procedure 1. Raise the vehicle and place it on the supports provided for this purpose. 2. Remove the...
Intermediate shaft, hinge and front panel seal Removal procedure 1. Turn the steering wheel until it is horizontal and the spokes point downwards. This is the straight-ahead position of the steering wheels....
Hydraulic cylinder pipelines Removal procedure 1. Raise the vehicle and place it on the supports provided for this purpose. 2. Remove the front exhaust pipe. Depending on the engine type,...
Diagnosing steering column faults The lock system does not unlock Checks Operation, action Check that the lock cylinder is not damaged. Replace the lock cylinder. Check if the ignition switch...
Steering column cover Removal procedure 1. Remove the screw from the lower steering column cover panel. 2. Rotate the steering wheel to expose the screws of the upper steering...
Turn signal/headlight switch and lever Removal procedure 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Remove the steering column cover. See "Steering column cover" in this section. 3. Remove the...
Windscreen wiper/cruise control lever and switch Removal procedure 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Remove the steering column cover. See "Steering column cover" in this section. 3. Remove the...
Steering wheel — removal and installation Necessary equipment Steering wheel puller KM-210-A Removal procedure 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Remove the air bag module (SIR). See section...
Keyhole lamp — removal and installation Removal procedure 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Remove the steering column cover. See "Steering column cover" in this section. 3. Disconnect the...
Ignition switch — removal and installation Removal procedure 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Remove the driver's knee bolster. See section 9G, "Interior Trim". 3. Turn the ignition key to...
Ignition Lock Cylinder — Removal and Installation Removal procedure 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Remove the steering column cover. See "Steering column cover" in this section. 3. Set the...
Steering angle sensor Removal procedure 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Remove the intermediate shaft from the column shaft by unscrewing the upper pinch bolt. See...
Steering column — removal and installation Important: Remove the steering column only in the following cases: The steering column needs to be replaced. The steering system and ignition switch housing...